Poem: "Possession"

"Possession"

The light fades slowly
patches of sun still peek through
the open window

she looks out
up at the sky
as the clouds approach
and gentle night settles in

she longs for him
his face forever imprinted
in her mind

she reaches for his picture
on the nightstand
clutching it
close to her heart

the bed is cold and empty
without his warmth
and easy laugh

she turns away
as the loneliness creeps in
and threatens to overtake
her precious heart

somewhere
he walks in silently
into the same space
he's occupied for years

with the single bed
and cramped desk
with electric typewriter

he wishes that she knew
the desires of his heart
and what lies deep
within his soul

the phone rings
she is on the other line
he smiles to himself

and so the dance begins anew.

Copyright: 2009, by Raymund Diaz Delizo

Poem: "Nearly Gone"

"Nearly Gone"

I think I'm falling for you, he said
it has been hours since they have talked
or seen one another, but the poor boy's heart
is so full

that he's about to burst at the seams

he walks to the desk and sits down
feverishly writing down his thoughts
on the paper
barely stopping for a breath
the words flow like running water
onto the thirsty page

she waits in silence
her heart locked away
the beauty in her eyes
masked by the pain
that haunts her still

the moment fate intervenes
and the two desperate souls
are joined together

the woman smiles
and embraces the boy
and the joy that consumes her
nearly makes his heart ache
overflowing with need and gratitude

they lie together now
underneath the stars
he holds her close
as she lays her head
on his bare chest

they look deeply
into one another's eyes
and with that first kiss
the world that they once knew apart
is now nearly gone.

Copyright: 2009, by Raymund Diaz Delizo

Poem: "Skin"

Poem: "Skin"

You are out there
waiting in silence
moments pass
as the glitter of
neon fades

You don't know me
although we've passed
each other in public
several times

If the coward in me
would die
then you would
surely know
what I already do

Though distance keeps us apart
every time I close my eyes
we are together
you and I
in the same space

I don't have the words
in this moment with you
to feel your warmth
against my skin

Lest the demons drag me
into the mouth of hell
as heaven stares down
with divine reluctance

I'm locked away in the same room
with all these words - precious words
scattered on countless pieces of paper
across the cold wooden floor

It is night now
you slip on a short black dress
and ruby red lipstick
with your hair down

you look dangerous tonight

The anticipation is almost
ready to devour my insides
and break my fragile bones
one by one

Will you wait for me
in the fragrant shadows
longing to be noticed
aching to be touched
starving for affection

As I lie naked on the bed
moonlight illuminates my bare chest
lost in the rapture, desire beckons
the door opens slowly as you walk in

"here and now, my love
our sensual undoing,"
was the last thing you whispered

amid the tumultuous roar
of our bodies intertwined
in sweat and ecstasy

Reaching out for beautiful release.

Copyright: 2009, by Raymund Diaz Delizo